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Children’s Choirs

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Joyful Noise Choir (Kindergarten – 2nd grade)

Our youngest music makers praise God in song through learning simple rhythms and gestures to songs that help them pray. They rehearse once a weekly and sing at various liturgies throughout the year (Sept-May).

Rehearsals Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:15 pm

 Youth Choir (Grades 3 – 7)

The Youth Choir begins reading musical scores and learns simple harmonies to enhance their prayer experience at liturgy through song. They meet once a weekly and sing 1-2 times a month at various liturgies throughout the year (Sept-May).

Rehearsals Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm

 

Spirit Voices (8th Grade – High School)

Spirit Voices usually minister at the weekly 12:30 Teen Mass and various events throughout the year. This group lives up to its’ name: a spirited group of singers and instrumentalists adding a heightened experience of sung prayer at worship.

Rehearsals Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Contact: Julie Frazier at (630) 615-7611 or  jfrazier@st-raphael.com

Instrumental Ministry

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DSC_1040These individuals give greater praise to the Lord in the celebration of our liturgy as they share their talents for playing musical instruments.  They add harmony and greater melody to the assembly’s sung prayer.  A basic knowledge of their own instrument is required, along with an ability to read music and a dedication to practicing on their own.  Persons from junior-high age through adult may play as available.

Instrumentalists learn their own music individually, then meet with the Music Director before the assigned liturgy.

Share your talents with your faith community and give back to God the gifts you’ve been given!!

Time Commitment: Instrumentalists play all year round, as their schedules permit.

Contact: Julie Frazier at (630) 615-7611 or jfrazier@st-raphael.com

St. Vincent de Paul Society

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st_vincent_de_paul_logoThe purpose of St.Vincent de Paul is the spiritual growth and development of its members by offering person-to-person service to the poor. St. Vincent de Paul works within the parish boundaries of St. Raphael; referring requests from outside our boundaries to the caller’s parish.

The St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Raphael oversees the disbursement of funds (made available from the 60% portion of our 5% parish tithe, or 3% of Sunday collections excluding Easter) to individuals in need of assistance.  The needs addressed by the members of St. Vincent de Paul can include illness, disability, or job loss resulting in a loss of family income.  The aim of St. Vincent de Paul is to bring social justice and the friendship of true charity to all those in need.  This is accomplished by ongoing spiritual development, serving those who come to St. Raphael in need, and a regular meeting where the contacts of members are shared, discussed and prayed for.

Members of this ministry also host a yearly clothing and small household goods collection to benefit area St. Vincent de Paul resale shops. Others make home visits to those who require rent, utility, furniture, or clothing assistance.

Time Commitment: Varies

Contact: Barry O’Donnell at (630) 615-7613 or bodonnell@st-raphael.com